[Confirmed] Honda XR 250 Tornado won’t respond to key fob - immobilizer problem?

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Windwalker
Member since February 2023 • 139 posts

How to get my Honda XR 250 Tornado's key code to program replacement keys?

Posted on April 11, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Honda XR 250 Tornado. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on April 12, 2025

Replies (4)

Quantumleap
Member • 12 posts

This looks helpful for those of us with a locked-out Honda XR 250 Tornado.

April 12, 2025 Reply
Luckyluke
Member • 90 posts

This is exactly what I need for my Honda XR 250 Tornado, thanks for posting!

April 13, 2025 Reply
Reddwarf
Member • 106 posts

I think my Honda XR 250 Tornado has the same issue. Good to know I'm not alone.

April 14, 2025 Reply
Ninjastar
Member • 50 posts

I can’t believe I found this. Been stuck with my Honda XR 250 Tornado too.

April 15, 2025 Reply

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